wrong
Comparative
more wrong
Superlative
most wrong
1
not based on facts or the truth
- He followed the wrong directions and got lost.
- She pressed the wrong button and accidentally deleted the file.
- She used the wrong ingredients in the recipe, resulting in a disappointing dish.
- The journalist published a wrong statement in the article.
- His answer to the math problem was wrong.
Antonyms:
2
against the law or morality
- Lying to someone is wrong because it breaches trust and honesty.
- Cheating on exams is wrong because it undermines academic integrity.
- Committing acts of violence is wrong because it harms others physically or emotionally.
- Discriminating against people based on their race, gender, or religion is wrong because it promotes inequality and injustice.
- Breaking promises is wrong because it shows a lack of reliability and integrity.
Antonyms:
3
inappropriate or out of place
- It was wrong not to thank your host after the dinner party.
- Wearing casual clothes to a formal event is considered wrong by many.
- She realized it was wrong to interrupt during the meeting.
- It was wrong to speak out of turn during the ceremony.
- Wearing sneakers to a wedding is wrong in many cultures.
Synonyms:
4
not working correctly, often due to an issue that needs to be fixed
- Something seems wrong with the fridge because it is leaking water.
- The car engine sounds wrong and needs checking.
- There is something wrong with the laptop because it keeps freezing.
- Something is wrong with the faucet because it keeps dripping.
- There is something wrong with the phone.
5
deviating from what is correct or expected
- He drove on the wrong side of the road and caused a traffic jam.
- It felt like the wrong decision when they ignored the company’s guidelines.
- She picked the wrong file, which led to confusion in the meeting.
- The team made the wrong moves during the game, leading to their defeat.
6
referring to the side of fabric or clothing that is intended to be hidden or face inward when worn
- He noticed his sweater was on the wrong side out after leaving the house.
- The jacket looked odd because the wrong side of the fabric was showing.
- His socks were on the wrong side out, making it obvious he wasn't paying attention.
- She accidentally wore her shirt with the wrong side out.